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jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jun 7 @ 3:13 PM ET
Ding ding.

Also, Zach Hyman has 11 goals and like 3 in 4 periods since Kane went out and heโ€™s been back with McDavid.

McDavid and Draisaitl have been that amazing

- sbroads24


Every Larry could score 13 goals on McDavids wing.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Jun 7 @ 3:13 PM ET
Great question. If Trotz heads there, Bergeron goes back, and he convinces David Kreji to come back...them Bs ain't going anywhere.

Let's hope that Bergeron decides a max deal for 3 seasons in Buffalo is his best option.

- lacaprup


He won't, just like Edmonton won't be winning the cup this season.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 3:15 PM ET
He won't, just like Edmonton won't be winning the cup this season.
- kingcong39

Oh my
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jun 7 @ 3:16 PM ET
Ding ding.

Also, Zach Hyman has 11 goals and like 3 in 4 periods since Kane went out and heโ€™s been back with McDavid.

McDavid and Draisaitl have been that amazing

- sbroads24


Any team stupid enough to sign Kane to a long term deal is going to regret it.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 7 @ 3:18 PM ET
No incentives allowed, even for the Leafs. Anyone signing him is taking a huge risk. Obviously not welcome in Buffalo, but I wouldn't sign him for more than 1 year.
- Lunaion


๐Ÿ‘‹

Good post

So you think ek9 plays year to year...
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 7 @ 3:20 PM ET
Every Larry could score 13 goals on McDavids wing.
- jochfr


Larry28 - larry22 - larry21

Reunited and it feels so good .....

Sorry crags ๐Ÿ˜‰
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 7 @ 3:31 PM ET
Any team stupid enough to sign Kane to a long term deal is going to regret it.
- ImThatGuy

As they always do.

He was excellent (not incredible) for a good stretch with the leagues best player
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:33 PM ET
https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/3311606

Would anyone take a solid oft-injured Dman for a second ? He is left handed tho....
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:35 PM ET
Could look at trading for Varlamov.. could a be a solid 1A/B if UPL could stay Healthy. And should be cheap + helps with cap
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 3:36 PM ET
https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/3311606

Would anyone take a solid oft-injured Dman for a second ? He is left handed tho....

- DirtyDan

No
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 3:42 PM ET
Could look at trading for Varlamov.. could a be a solid 1A/B if UPL could stay Healthy. And should be cheap + helps with cap
- DirtyDan

Most Islanders fans have him at a 2nd rnd pick. Seen some asking a 3rd. Would you be willing to do Vegas's 2nd in 2023.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 7 @ 3:44 PM ET
Most Islanders fans have him at a 2nd rnd pick. Seen some asking a 3rd. Would you be willing to do Vegas's 2nd in 2023.
- Buff36


Most Rangers fans think Lafreniere and Kakko are untouchable...
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 3:48 PM ET
Most Rangers fans think Lafreniere and Kakko are untouchable...
- Wetbandit1

OK, so you think Valarmov isn't worth a 2nd or 3rd. Would be the best goalie we've had since Miller left
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 3:48 PM ET
I'm saying he wasn't available for the most important game of that series because hes an idiot.
- ImThatGuy


And, in doing do, he took out an equally valuable player for Colorado. Your point, w/e it really was is laughable. Edmonton doesn't get to the WC finals without Kane. Just look at their record with him on the team.

Even in this sweep every game was down to the end. You act like Edmonton and Kane had a crap season like Vegas.
toohipgottago
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 05.27.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:49 PM ET
Big Dog, Big Nuts! Nice writeup Hank. I would make definitely make the Gibson trade, the others would be kinda outliers, but surely show up on the radar.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 7 @ 3:50 PM ET
Could look at trading for Varlamov.. could a be a solid 1A/B if UPL could stay Healthy. And should be cheap + helps with cap
- DirtyDan


Varlamov checks quite a few boxes

NHL vet
Probably take short deal to start in buffalo
Efficient contract
Doesn't scare Levine or portillo
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:51 PM ET
And, in doing do, he took out an equally valuable player for Colorado. Your point, w/e it really was is laughable. Edmonton doesn't get to the WC finals without Kane. Just look at their record with him on the team.

Even in this sweep every game was down to the end. You act like Edmonton and Kane had a crap season like Vegas.

- lacaprup


4-0 Game 2
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:52 PM ET
Varlamov checks quite a few boxes

NHL vet
Probably take short deal to start in buffalo
Efficient contract
Doesn't scare Levine or portillo

- Boss34


Hes got another year @ 5
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 3:54 PM ET
4-0 Game 2
- DirtyDan


Point taken, but that was lost in what a total of 1:50?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 3:55 PM ET
Hes got another year @ 5
- DirtyDan

Pegulas might like that to, 5m cap hit, but only 4m salary
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:57 PM ET
Point taken, but that was lost in what a total of 1:50?
- lacaprup


Point taken
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 3:57 PM ET
Just want to get a clear picture of the delusional people's points today: leading the NHL playoffs in goals is actually a bad thing. Secondary point, eliminating an opposing player as good as Kadri for the rest of the playoffs is terrible because of a one game suspension.

Ralph Kruger school of Hockeybuzz today
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:57 PM ET
Pegulas might like that to, 5m cap hit, but only 4m salary
- Buff36


Who chalks up Adams driveway?.. send him over
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:58 PM ET
Just want to get a clear picture of the delusional people's points today: leading the NHL playoffs in goals is actually a bad thing. Secondary point, eliminating an opposing player as good as Kadri for the rest of the playoffs is terrible because of a one game suspension.

Ralph Kruger school of Hockeybuzz today

- lacaprup


Wish I was that bad
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jun 7 @ 3:58 PM ET
Hes got another year @ 5
- DirtyDan


Be a big difference in styles coming to buffalo from the Islanders
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